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Discovering a Balanced Eating Style After Sleeve Gastrectomy

Undergoing sleeve gastrectomy, also known as gastric sleeve surgery, is a significant step towards achieving long-term weight loss and improved health. This surgical procedure involves reducing the size of the stomach, resulting in a smaller food capacity and a sense of fullness with less food. After the surgery, adopting a balanced eating style becomes crucial to support your weight loss journey and maintain a healthy lifestyle. In this blog, we will explore some practical tips and guidelines to help you establish a sustainable eating style after sleeve gastrectomy.

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The Rule of 4's: A Guide to Successful Sleeve Gastrectomy Recovery

In this article, we introduce the Rule of 4's, a simple yet effective approach to help you navigate your post-Sleeve Gastrectomy journey and achieve your health goals.

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What Happens When You Stop Taking Ozempic?

Hundreds of thousands of people take Wegovy or Ozempic to lose weight or manage diabetes. For some, going off the drugs is leading to unexpected outcomes.

The drugs’ main ingredient is semaglutide. It was originally prescribed for long-term diabetes management and attracted widespread attention because it can spur significant weight loss. Sales of Wegovy, the brand of semaglutide approved for weight loss in 2021, reached nearly $900 million in 2022, according to Novo Nordisk, the pharmaceutical company that manufactures both brands.

Source: The Wall Street Journal

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2022 American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO): Indications for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery - Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases

Thirty years ago, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) convened a Consensus Development Conference that published a Statement on gastrointestinal surgery for severe obesity, reflecting expert assessment of the medical knowledge available at the time.

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4 Reasons to consider Minimally Invasive Surgery for Hernia Repair

A hernia is a defect in the abdominal wall through which internal organs bulge or push through. Hernias are common causes for pain, discomfort, and decreased quality of life. They can interfere with ability to perform physical activities. Since hernias do not improve spontaneously, surgery is the mainstay of treatment. Surgical is also recommended to avoid strangulation of bowel.

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